White Blood Cells (WBC) Flashcards
White blood cells (_______________________)
leukocytes
______________________________ (granules in cytoplasm and lobed nuclei
Granulocytes
first respond-er
Neutrophils
Neutrophils Granulated
(1) _______________ of total WBCs
65-75%
Neutrophils Granulated
Increase in numbers during ____________ infections
acute
another WBC category
Eosinophils ( red pepper)
Eosinophils characteristic Granulated
____________ of circulating WBCs
2%-5%
Eosinophils characteristic Granulated
Increase in numbers during allergic reactions and parasitic __________ infections
worm
Granulated (basement) WBC
black pepper
Basophils
Basophils
_______________ of total WBCs
0.5%-1%
Basophils
Increase in numbers during ____________________ reactions and periods of inflammation
allergic
______________________________ (no granules in cytoplasm and unlobed nuclei)
Agranulocytes
(Agranulocytes)
Lymphocytes
______________ of total WBCs
20%-25%
(Lymphocytes)
Two types are important in the immune response
a) _________________ lymphocytes (T lymphocytes, or T cells)
b) ____________ lymphocytes (B lymphocytes, or B cells
Thymic
Bursal
Monocytes
____________ of total WBCs
3%-8%